Genesis Cymru Wales 2 which aims to find work for the unemployed faces closure after failing to meet targets.

The Welsh government are looking to end the scheme ahead of schedule in June 2014 and stop £23 million in European government support.

Cymru Wales 2 was aimed at unemployed situated in deprived areas of Wales, offering support and advice including mentoring and help with childcare, interviews and training.

A Education Department spokesman said: "A recent internal review of Genesis Cymru Wales 2 has identified that the programme is under-performing in relation to some key performance outputs.”